PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vasily Zaytsev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stan Mcdevett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Zaytsev might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Harvester of Sorrow. The key to victory for Vasily Zaytsev has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Zaytsev
vs
Mcdevett

184 cm
19
190 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

185 cm
19
195 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Vasily Zaytsev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Stan Mcdevett!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Columbo Gatti and Chad Campbell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mcdevett ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mcdevett avoids a kick to the body.
Zaytsev waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mcdevett.
Mcdevett tries to close the distance and clinch but Zaytsev swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mcdevett bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zaytsev looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Zaytsev scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mcdevett doesn't seem bothered though.
Zaytsev works Mcdevett's body with a nice hook.
Zaytsev bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nice straight punches there by Zaytsev. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Zaytsev.
Zaytsev circles away from the clinch attempt.
Zaytsev cracks Mcdevett with an open hand slap.
Mcdevett moves away from the strike by Zaytsev.
Mcdevett ducks right into an uppercut from Zaytsev.
Vasily Zaytsev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zaytsev avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mcdevett has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mcdevett there as he acknowledges the shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zaytsev swats away the attempt to clinch by Mcdevett.
Zaytsev scores with a body shot.
Mcdevett looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Zaytsev swats away the attempt to clinch by Mcdevett.
Zaytsev throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mcdevett on the side of the head.
Zaytsev listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Zaytsev scores with a hook to the body. Mcdevett takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Zaytsev is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Mcdevett staying out of range there.
Some wild striking there from Zaytsev.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mcdevett looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Mcdevett moves into the clinch.
Zaytsev blocking some punches.
Zaytsev trying to control the position but instead, Mcdevett has worked for underhooks and has pushed Zaytsev into the cage.
Mcdevett misses with a short punch on the inside.

Zaytsev breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Zaytsev misses with a looping right.
Zaytsev lands a head shot.
Zaytsev scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Zaytsev throws a lazy right hand but Mcdevett sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zaytsev misses with a wild body shot.
Zaytsev misses with the combination.
Zaytsev moves into range and connects with a jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcdevett fails with an attempt to clinch.
Zaytsev tests Mcdevett's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mcdevett is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mcdevett tries to clinch but Zaytsev is having none of it.
Zaytsev jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The fighters circling - Zaytsev throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A cross from Zaytsev lands.
Mcdevett wants to clinch up but Zaytsev keeps it at a distance.
Mcdevett wants to clinch.
Mcdevett takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zaytsev looks to land a left hand but Mcdevett moved out of range nicely.
Zaytsev lands a right hook to the body.
Zaytsev fails to land with a series of punches.
Zaytsev looks for the body kick but Mcdevett saw that one coming.
Mcdevett is looking to clinch but Zaytsev is avoiding it.
Zaytsev with a nice cross.
Zaytsev lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mcdevett circles away quickly and effectively.
Zaytsev misses with a double jab.
Zaytsev throws a jab when Mcdevett was well out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mcdevett tries to move into range but Zaytsev moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zaytsev closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Zaytsev with a nice cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vasily Zaytsev dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Mcdevett on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Mcdevett drops his hands momentarily and Zaytsev takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Zaytsev throws out a loose jab but Mcdevett uses good head movement to avoid it.
A left lands for Zaytsev.
Mcdevett moves away from the strike by Zaytsev.
Zaytsev loads up on a big right hand but Mcdevett slips the punch.
Zaytsev looks to land a right hand but Mcdevett moved out of range.
Mcdevett with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Zaytsev to score with a decent uppercut.
Mcdevett takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Zaytsev ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A lazy left from Zaytsev finds it's target.
Mcdevett displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zaytsev throws out the jab.
Zaytsev displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Mcdevett tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zaytsev swats him away and circles back towards the center.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zaytsev loads up on a big right hand but Mcdevett slips the punch.
Zaytsev looks to score with a jab to the body but Mcdevett is just out of range.
Mcdevett on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Zaytsev throws a right hand that Mcdevett ducks under and follows up with a left that Mcdevett also avoids with ease.
Stan Mcdevett is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mcdevett looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Zaytsev with a hook.
Nice cross by Zaytsev.
Zaytsev fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mcdevett looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Zaytsev throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mcdevett on the side of the head.
Mcdevett avoids the head kick by Zaytsev.
Mcdevett doesn't manage to clinch there - Zaytsev circles away.
Zaytsev throws a body punch but Mcdevett moves out of range.
Zaytsev chopping away at his opponent's legs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcdevett slips a straight right by Zaytsev.
Zaytsev rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mcdevett moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mcdevett has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.

Mcdevett pushes Zaytsev up against the cage in a clinch.
Zaytsev is trying to break free.
Zaytsev tries to break free but Mcdevett pushes him back against the cage.
Zaytsev is trying to force a seperation but Mcdevett has the dominant position.
Zaytsev wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mcdevett misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mcdevett misses with a punch on the inside.
Mcdevett working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zaytsev.
Mcdevett misses with a hook from the clinch.

Zaytsev breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mcdevett tries to clinch but Zaytsev is having none of it.
A nice combination there by Zaytsev.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcdevett tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Zaytsev manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Zaytsev thows a body shot but no joy.
Vasily Zaytsev is winning the standup battle so far.
Mcdevett takes one to the chin there.
Mcdevett walks into a jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Zaytsev. That snapped Mcdevett's head back.
Zaytsev lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Mcdevett is looking to clinch.
Zaytsev dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mcdevett takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mcdevett uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zaytsev.
Zaytsev throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mcdevett tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Zaytsev misses with a double jab.
Mcdevett is looking to clinch but Zaytsev is avoiding it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcdevett ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mcdevett slips under a jab.
Mcdevett tries to clinch up
and Mcdevett takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mcdevett showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Zaytsev.
Mcdevett on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zaytsev avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zaytsev lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zaytsev. Mcdevett does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sloppy strikes from Zaytsev. Those never looked like landing.

Mcdevett fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Zaytsev, pushing him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vasily Zaytsev dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Mcdevett avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zaytsev misses with a looping left.
Zaytsev dodges the punch combination from Mcdevett.
Zaytsev lands with a good body shot.
Zaytsev throws a looping overhand right but Mcdevett ducks down to avoid it.
Zaytsev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mcdevett can do to turn this around?
Zaytsev throws a jab when Mcdevett was well out of range.
A big right from Zaytsev misses.
Mcdevett throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zaytsev.
A punch lands to the side of Mcdevett 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Zaytsev keeps the fight on the outside.
Zaytsev with a nice cross.
Mcdevett has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mcdevett there as he acknowledges the shot.
Mcdevett ducks under a wild hook from Zaytsev.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zaytsev connects with a jab.
Zaytsev misses with an uppercut. Mcdevett saw that one coming.
Mcdevett tries to clinch up.
Zaytsev connects with a looping right hand.
Mcdevett displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zaytsev throws out the jab.
Mcdevett bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mcdevett slips a jab from Zaytsev.
Zaytsev misses with a hook.
Mcdevett tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Zaytsev manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mcdevett tries to clinch but Zaytsev moves away
and Zaytsev connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zaytsev keeps the fight on the outside.
Mcdevett bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mcdevett tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zaytsev swats him away and circles back towards the center.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Zaytsev.
Zaytsev scores with a nice strike.
Mcdevett shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zaytsev scores with the left hand. Mcdevett knows he should have avoided that one.

Mcdevett is rocked!
Zaytsev cracks Mcdevett with a good jab.
Mcdevett is still on wobbly legs! Can Zaytsev finish him?
A punch lands to the side of Mcdevett 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Zaytsev scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mcdevett doesn't seem bothered though.
Zaytsev lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Zaytsev.
Mcdevett moves away from the strike by Zaytsev.
Zaytsev works the jab nicely.
Mcdevett tries to close the distance and clinch but Zaytsev swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Zaytsev throws a series of punches but Mcdevett avoids them all with ease.
Mcdevett seems to have recovered his senses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Zaytsev.
Mcdevett takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mcdevett takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Zaytsev misses with a hook. Mcdevett ducked under it nicely.
Mcdevett slips under a jab from Zaytsev.
Zaytsev showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mcdevett.
Zaytsev throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mcdevett is looking to clinch but Zaytsev is avoiding it.
Zaytsev lands with a nice body punch.
Zaytsev throws a right and a left that both miss.
Zaytsev takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zaytsev looks to score with a jab to the body but Mcdevett is just out of range.
Mcdevett slips a straight right by Zaytsev.
Zaytsev misses with a wild body shot.
Zaytsev lands a nice hook to Mcdevett's body. Mcdevett takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Zaytsev circles away from the clinch attempt
and Zaytsev connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zaytsev throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mcdevett moves forwards but Zaytsev connects with a nice, crisp jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zaytsev throws a lazy right hand but Mcdevett sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zaytsev circles away from the clinch attempt.
Stan Mcdevett has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mcdevett avoids the body shot from Zaytsev.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vasily Zaytsev showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Zaytsev, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vasily Zaytsev!
A relieved looking Vasily Zaytsev thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.